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First American Home Warranty Review


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First American Home Warranty is a California-based company founded in 1984 for the purpose of providing home warranty products and services in the United States.

They provide coverage for home systems and appliance repairs for homeowners, sellers, buyers. The company is BBB-accredited, with a B+ rating, and a four-star TrustPilot score.

How is First American rated?

Breakdown

4.5/5
Transparency
4.0/5
Claims Processing
4.1/5
Coverage Options
4.0/5
Additional Benefits
3.5/5
Customer Experience

Overall Rating: 4 / 5 (Very good)

With more than 30 years of experience, First American has proven itself a leader in the home warranty industry.

The company serves over 450,000 customers across the nation, offering year-round repair and replacement services, even on holidays.
Some of the most attractive features of First American home warranty plans are their comprehensive coverages, standard prices, and lower-than-average service call fees.
First American is an excellent option for anyone looking to protect their homes at a reasonable price and receive quality service 365 days a year.

Coverage

Key Facts

Plan Types
Appliances
Combo Plan
Benefit Limit Type
Per Item
Unlimited

Coverage Options - 4.1 / 5

First American offers two plans, the Basic coverage, and Premier coverage.

While their basic coverage protects mainly kitchen appliances, their Premier plan offers complete protection for all main home systems as well as appliances.

In line with most businesses in the industry, however, they will not cover cosmetic damages, damages due to improper maintenance or installation, and any known or unknown pre-existing conditions.

Coverage amounts differ by contract, yet their limits range around $3,000 in the aggregate for kitchen refrigerators, $1,500 for heating systems, and $500 for ductwork, which are substantially higher than comparable companies.

What does First American cover?

Covered Built-In Systems

  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Electrical
  • Plumbing
  • Water Heater

Covered Appliances

  • Refrigerators
  • Clothes Dryers
  • Clothes Washers

Exclusions

For a full list of First American exclusions, check out this page.

Specialty Items

  • Pool/Spa
  • Well Pump

Contract & Price

Contract Details

Annual Premium
Starting at $300
Minimum Contract Length
12 month(s)
Online Quote/Application

Contract & Price - 3.8 / 5

Annual premiums with First American can range from $300 to $500+ depending on the plan and option selections, quite reasonable within the home warranty industry.

The company extends a standard 12-month contract term and allows customers to obtain quotes and enroll online. Contracts seem to have different cancellation policies according to geographical location, so customers are advised to read their warranty agreements thoroughly before signing.

For instance, Texas residents may cancel their plans within the first seven days of coverage for a full refund, whereas Virginia residents have 20 days to cancel and receive back the entirety of their payment, provided they have not filed any claims under said contract.

Sample Contract

First American provides a sample contract for potential customers on its website: First American Sample Contract

Claims & Service

Claims

Service Fee
$75 - $100
24/7 Claims Department?
Waiting Period
30 days

Contractors & Service

Contractor Selection
In-Network Only
Service Recall Period
0 days

Claims Processing - 4 / 5

First American has some of the most affordable service call fees in the industry, which range from $75 to $100, depending on the plan selected and state.

The company also offers a vast network of pre-screened contractors and technicians, as well as a 24/7 claims department.

Although their service offer is similar to that some competitors, it must be noted that First American contracts are short and easy to understand, which is another feature that potential clients will surely appreciate.

First American Reputation

Company Details

Year Founded
1984
NHSCA Membership
Number of Customers
450,000
Number of Employees
351
TrustPilot Rating
8.0 out of 5
BBB Rating
B+
BBB Positive Reviews
6
BBB Neutral Reviews
4
BBB Negative Reviews
277

Reputation - 4 / 5

First American is a BBB-accredited business with a B+ rating and composite score of 2.82 out of 5 stars based on 321 customer reviews.

Although they have received a considerable amount of negative client feedback at the Better Business Bureau's website, the agency has granted them accreditation based on their commitment to making a good faith effort to resolve consumer complaints.

Additionally, the company is a member of the NHSCA and holds a noteworthy Trustpilot score of 8.0 (Great).

Contact & Additional Information

Homepage URL
Company Phone
(800) 992-3400
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 7248, Santa Rosa, CA, 95407
Year Founded
1984

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580 Customer Comments & Reviews

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Teresa L
10/21/2018
I’ve always had a great experience with First America Homebuyers. They replaced my toilet because the back had leaked into the tank for years.


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Rick m
10/20/2018
The people I dealt with were friendly and helpful . I got reimbursed within the week


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Steve O
10/19/2018
I had difficulties with the first contractor Sears. However the second contractor worked out great!


Carol R
10/19/2018
I've always had great response and assistance when I've needed service. I've been with them for almost 20 years.


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bamyers2000
10/18/2018
The people I worked with were very nice and helpful. The contractor was here the next day, early in the morning. He was done installing new dishwasher quickly and cleaned up the mess before he left.


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janwaegele
10/18/2018
The contractor was quick, same day service, very responsive and innovative, in that the garage door (which I had understood is covered under the home warranty policy - but is NOT covered - just the opener). The door itself had a panel that had deteriorated and was stopping smooth operation on rollup. Eventually, it would have split the door in two, necessitating a replacement of the entire door. The contractor brought with him an aluminum 16' x 4" approx. support piece which he attached to the interior of the door preventing further deterioration and resulted in regained smooth operation of the door. This innovation has resulted in our being able to keep the door operational and not... Read More


Ron D
10/18/2018
Length of time taken to replace washer was 2 weeks. Too long.


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Forest
10/16/2018
Price might be good. One case: Summer, hot, A/C problem took about 6 weeks to repair. Tenants moved to hotel, have to buy two standalone A/C, and pregnant mom, all above scenarios didn't move the repair process quicker. We spend extra more than $1500 ... ...


James A
10/9/2018
Need someone with authority to resolve my issue your assistance request# 307762331. My request has been open for approximately 1 1/2 months. The assigned vendor (Greenway Services) has not been truthful with your company. Greenway said they was rebuilding the control board for my oven. I spoke the tech from Greenway and he had no knowledge the board was being rebuilt. I made my assigned rep (Elias Patzan) aware of this and he has not done anything. I just want my issue resolve as soon as possible.


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Wegdan N
10/4/2018
This company is a rip off. They take your money and give you bad service. My dish washer had a bad pump and they send a service man to fix it. I had it fixed 3 times in 6 months The service man told me that it has a bad pump and it will continue to go bad yet the company would not replace it. The money I paid and the repairs cost would have allowed me to get 3 new dishwashers. Do not waist your money with this company



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